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🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 68

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“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Be Brave”

📖 “Be strong and of good courage… for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
—Joshua 1:9 (NKJV)

Everyone feels scared sometimes—starting something new, talking to someone new,
doing the right thing when no one else is, or facing something that feels big and hard.

But you never face these moments alone. The Holy Spirit helps you be brave.

He reminds you that God is with you.
He helps you stand up for what’s right.
He gives you courage to try new things.
He helps you speak kindly even when you’re nervous.
He fills your heart with peace when fear tries to take over.

Being brave doesn’t mean you stop feeling afraid. It means you trust the Holy Spirit more than your fear. With His help, you can walk into any situation knowing that God is beside you, behind you, before you, and within you.

Talk About It:

  • What is something that feels scary to you?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help you be brave in that moment?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help me be brave. When I feel scared or unsure, remind me that You are with me. Give me courage to do what is right and trust You every day. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

👧👦 Teen Devotional — Day 68

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Gives Me Courage to Stand Strong”

📖 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
—2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)

Fear comes in many forms. Fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear of the future, fear of standing out, fear of not being enough, fear of doing the right thing when others won’t.

These fears can feel heavy and overwhelming. But God has not given you a spirit of fear.
He has given you the Holy Spirit, your source of courage.

The Holy Spirit gives you boldness to stand for truth when it’s unpopular.
He strengthens you to resist pressure from others.
He gives you peace when your mind races with “what ifs.”
He helps you face difficult conversations and uncomfortable moments with confidence.
He reminds you of who you are in Christ when fear tries to define you.

Courage doesn’t come from pretending everything is fine. Courage comes from knowing the Holy Spirit is with you, working in you, and empowering you. You may feel weak, but He is strong. You may feel uncertain, but He is steady. You may feel afraid, but He is your courage.

When you trust the Spirit more than your fear, you begin to walk in the boldness God created you for.

Talk About It:

  • What fear is the Holy Spirit helping you face right now?
  • How has He given you courage in a moment you didn’t expect?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, give me courage in every situation I face. Help me stand strong in truth, overcome fear with faith, and trust You when I feel unsure. Fill me with Your strength and help me walk boldly with Jesus. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

🌿 Women’s Devotional — Day 68

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Gives Me Courage for Every Season”

📖 “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”
—Psalm 27:1a (NKJV)

Courage looks different in different seasons of a woman’s life.

Sometimes courage means facing a difficult conversation.
Sometimes it means letting go of something God is asking you to release.
Sometimes it means stepping into a new season that feels unfamiliar.
Sometimes it means trusting God with a situation completely outside your control.
And sometimes courage means simply getting up and trying again.

But here is the truth: You do not create courage on your own. The Holy Spirit is the One who strengthens your heart.

He reminds you that God is your protector and peace.
He steadies you when anxiety rises.
He gives you boldness to obey even when it feels risky.
He whispers truth when fear speaks loudly.
He stands with you in moments when you feel alone.
He fills you with supernatural peace when circumstances feel overwhelming.

Courage is not the absence of fear— it is the presence of the Holy Spirit.

You can face the unknown because He goes before you. You can walk through hard moments because He strengthens you. You can stand firm because He keeps your heart anchored in God’s promises.

The Holy Spirit does not simply give courage; He is your courage.

Reflect:

  • What situation in your life right now requires courage?
  • How is the Holy Spirit strengthening you to walk through it with faith?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, fill my heart with courage today. Calm my fears, steady my steps,
and help me walk boldly in the strength You give. Thank You for going before me, standing beside me, and giving me confidence in every season of life. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Family Devotional — Day 68

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Gives Our Family Courage”

📖 “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid… for the Lord your God goes with you.”
—Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV)

Every family faces moments that require courage—big decisions, uncertain seasons,
changes in routine, difficult conversations, or challenges that affect everyone differently. Sometimes fear shows up quietly—through stress, worry, or hesitation. Other times it feels loud—through conflict, uncertainty, or emotional pressure. But God has not left your family to face these moments alone. The Holy Spirit is present, ready to strengthen each person’s heart.

He gives parents courage to lead with wisdom and trust.
He gives children courage to try new things and face challenges.
He gives teens courage to stand for truth and walk in integrity.
He gives the whole family courage to move forward when life feels unclear.

Courage in a family grows when everyone leans on the Holy Spirit—when you pray together, encourage each other, and remind one another that God is with you.

Fear may try to divide, discourage, or overwhelm your home— but the Spirit brings unity, strength, and confidence.

A courageous family isn’t fearless— it’s a family that trusts the Holy Spirit more than their fears.

Talk About It Together:

  • What is one thing our family needs courage for right now?
  • How can we help each other trust the Holy Spirit in that situation?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, give our family courage. Help us face challenges together with faith and not fear. Strengthen our hearts, guide our steps, and remind us that You are always with us.
Fill our home with Your peace, unity, and confidence. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

🌿 Women’s Devotional — Day 67

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Heals My Heart Through Forgiveness”

📖 “Above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.”
—Colossians 3:14 (NKJV)

Forgiveness is one of the most challenging acts of obedience a woman can walk through.
Some wounds are light and heal quickly. Others run deep—cuts from betrayal, disappointment, broken trust, or words that pierced harder than anyone realized.

Forgiveness can feel impossible when the hurt feels personal, unfair, or repeated. But it is in these very places that the Holy Spirit does His tender, transformative work.

He softens the hardness that grows around a wounded heart.
He brings to the surface pain you’ve tried to bury so He can heal it.
He lifts bitterness before it poisons your spirit.
He reminds you of the depth of Christ’s love and the forgiveness you have received.
He gives you the strength to release what weighs you down—even when your emotions aren’t ready.
He whispers truth when lies try to keep you stuck in the past.

Forgiveness is not excusing the wrong. It is not forgetting the hurt. It is not instantly restoring trust.

Forgiveness is surrender—letting God be the healer and the judge, letting the Holy Spirit free your heart from chains, and letting love, mercy, and peace take the place of bitterness and heaviness.

Some forgiveness happens in a moment. Some happens in layers over time. But every step toward forgiveness is a step toward freedom—and the Holy Spirit walks with you through each one.

Reflect:

  • What wound or memory is the Holy Spirit inviting you to surrender to Him for healing?
  • How is He gently leading you toward forgiveness today?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, heal my heart where it has been wounded. Help me forgive as Christ has forgiven me. Remove bitterness, restore peace, and fill me with Your love where pain once lived. Give me strength for each step of forgiveness and let Your healing flow through my heart. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 67

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Forgive”

📖 “Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
—Luke 6:37b (NKJV)

Forgiving someone isn’t always easy. Sometimes people hurt your feelings, break a promise, or do something unkind. When that happens, your heart might feel sad, angry, or upset.

But the Holy Spirit helps you forgive—just like Jesus forgives you.

He softens your heart when you feel mad. He reminds you that everyone makes mistakes.
He helps you let go of anger. He gives you peace when you choose to forgive. He helps you love people—even when they’ve hurt you.

Forgiveness doesn’t mean the hurt didn’t matter. It means you’re trusting God to heal your heart and help the other person too. When you forgive, your heart feels lighter—and the Holy Spirit helps you grow more like Jesus.

Talk About It:

  • Has anyone ever hurt your feelings?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help you forgive them?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, please help me forgive others. When my heart feels hurt, make it soft again. Help me let go of anger and choose love like Jesus does. Amen.

Devotions

👧👦 Teen Devotional — Day 67

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Forgive Deeply”

📖 “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”
—Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV)

Forgiveness is one of the hardest things you will ever do—especially when the hurt runs deep. People may hurt you with their words, their choices, their actions, or their silence. Sometimes they don’t apologize. Sometimes they don’t understand how much they hurt you. Sometimes the situation can’t be fixed. But forgiveness is not about pretending the pain didn’t happen. It’s about letting God heal what people broke.

This is where the Holy Spirit helps you in ways you cannot help yourself.

He softens your heart when bitterness tries to grow.
He brings peace to places that feel wounded.
He reminds you of how Jesus has forgiven you—fully and freely.
He gives you the strength to release anger, even if the feelings don’t change overnight.
He helps you forgive in layers—slowly, gently, deeply.

Forgiveness doesn’t always mean the relationship goes back to normal. It means you stop carrying the weight that isn’t yours to hold. And as you forgive, the Holy Spirit restores joy, heals the past, and keeps your heart free.

Talk About It:

  • Is there someone you’re struggling to forgive?
  • What part of forgiveness feels hardest—and how can the Holy Spirit help?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help me forgive with Your strength, not mine. Heal the places in my heart that hurt. Remove bitterness and fill me with compassion. Help me release every weight and walk in the freedom Jesus gives. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Family Devotional — Day 67

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Our Family Forgive Each Other”

📖 “And above all things have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins.”
—1 Peter 4:8 (NKJV)

Every family needs forgiveness—because every family has misunderstandings, hurt feelings, wrong words, moments of frustration, and times when someone’s actions affect the whole home.

Without forgiveness, even small hurts can grow into big walls. But the Holy Spirit helps families forgive in ways that keep the home healthy and united.

He softens hearts when pride wants to hold on to anger.
He helps each person see the hurt from the other’s perspective.
He gives courage to apologize sincerely.
He brings peace to the home when tensions have been high.
He helps families release offenses and treat each other with love.

Forgiveness doesn’t erase what happened—but it prevents the past from controlling the future.

A forgiving family becomes a strong family—not because everything is perfect, but because the Holy Spirit heals what could have remained broken. As each person listens to the Spirit’s gentle guidance, your home becomes a place where grace is normal, kindness grows, and love leads.

Talk About It Together:

  • Is there anyone in our family we need to forgive or talk with in love?
  • How can we let the Holy Spirit help us choose forgiveness instead of staying hurt?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help our family forgive one another. Heal our hearts where they have been hurt. Give us the humility to apologize, the grace to forgive, and the love to move forward together. Fill our home with unity, peace, and compassion. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Family Devotional — Day 66

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Our Family Show Kindness”

📖 “Love suffers long and is kind.”
—1 Corinthians 13:4a (NKJV)

A kind family is a strong family. But kindness doesn’t always come naturally—especially when everyone is tired, stressed, or dealing with their own struggles.

That’s why the Holy Spirit grows kindness within your home.

He helps your family speak gently during disagreements.
He helps each person listen before reacting.
He gives patience when someone is having a hard day.
He helps siblings treat each other with respect.
He helps parents respond with grace instead of frustration.
He softens hearts so forgiveness can happen quickly.

Kindness doesn’t erase problems—it changes how you walk through them together.

When a family chooses kindness, it becomes easier to show love, easier to resolve conflict, and easier to support one another. The Holy Spirit can turn your home into a place where kindness is normal, not rare— where people feel safe, valued, and understood.

Talk About It Together:

  • When is it hardest for our family to show kindness?
  • How can we remind each other to let the Holy Spirit guide our words and actions?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, fill our home with kindness. Help us treat each other with gentleness, patience, and love. Teach us to speak kindly, even in stressful moments, and help our family reflect the heart of Jesus in everything we do. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

👧👦 Teen Devotional — Day 66

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Show Kindness—Even When It’s Hard”

📖 “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”
—Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV)

Kindness is easy when people treat you well. But real kindness—the kind that reflects Jesus—shows up when it’s not easy.

When someone hurts your feelings. When you feel stressed or overwhelmed.
When people don’t appreciate what you do.
When someone is difficult to love.
When emotions are strong and you’d rather respond in frustration.

This is where the Holy Spirit steps in.

He softens your heart when you feel defensive.
He reminds you of how much Jesus has forgiven you.
He helps you respond with gentleness instead of anger.
He guides your words when irritation rises.
He gives you compassion for people who are struggling, even if they hide it well.

Kindness is not weakness. It is strength under the Spirit’s control.

And when you show kindness—especially when it costs something—people see Jesus in you.

Let the Holy Spirit lead your reactions, your tone, your choices, and your heart. He will grow a kindness in you that is deeper, stronger, and more genuine than anything you can produce on your own.

Talk About It:

  • Who is someone you find hard to be kind toward, and why?
  • How has the Holy Spirit helped you respond kindly in a difficult situation?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, grow kindness in my heart. Help me forgive, respond gently, and show compassion even when I feel hurt or frustrated. Let my kindness reflect the love of Jesus
to everyone around me. Amen.